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University of South Florida (College of Nursing) nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 20261 sourcesHow we rank

University of South Florida (College of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in Florida, founded in 1956, offering 2 nursing pathways online. University of South Florida (College of Nursing) fits a working RN who can keep to scheduled online class sessions. If a fixed class schedule fights your shifts, factor that in before you apply.

Overall rating

ScrubScope has not put a single number on University of South Florida (College of Nursing). As a public university its cost and student experience shift with residency and campus, so we verify program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against a primary source before any score goes up. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 66.1 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. We will not post a fabricated or flattering rating to fill the gap.

How we rank.

At a glance

The numbers that matter for University of South Florida (College of Nursing)

Format
sync
Accreditation
CCNE
Founded 1956
NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline

66.1out of 100, above the national baseline
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate by year
Reporting yearFirst-time pass rate
202496.55%
202395.42%
202284.51%

University of South Florida (College of Nursing)'s index of 66.1 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 84.51% in 2022 to 96.55% in 2024. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.

Verify on the state board: First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Florida Board of Nursing, 2022-2024

Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.

The honest take

What stands out at University of South Florida (College of Nursing), and what to watch

What stands out
  • Large public research university with traditional and accelerated pre-licensure BSN tracks
  • Strong recent first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates
  • Tampa-area academic-health-center clinical placements
What to watch out for
  • Competitive admission into the pre-licensure cohort
  • Out-of-state tuition is considerably higher than the in-state rate
  • Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based

Who this path is wrong for

  • If fixed class times clash with your shifts, the scheduled online format at University of South Florida (College of Nursing) may not suit you.
  • If University of South Florida (College of Nursing) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
  • If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 66.1 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at University of South Florida (College of Nursing)

Common questions

Yes. University of South Florida (College of Nursing) holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school was founded in 1956, and accreditation is a hard gate in our methodology, so a program without it would not appear on ScrubScope at all.
What you pay at University of South Florida (College of Nursing) turns mostly on in-state versus out-of-state residency and how many credits transfer in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to University of South Florida (College of Nursing) rather than quoting a price, so confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school before you apply.
No. ScrubScope passes your details to the admissions office at University of South Florida (College of Nursing), which makes every admissions and financial-aid decision. We are a research and referral site, not a decision-maker.
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Sources

  1. First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Florida Board of Nursing, 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/